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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.08, 12,912.20 and 6,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.08, 12,912.20 and 6,003.70 is: 8,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.08 : 12,912.20 = 6,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.08/12,912.20 = 6,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.08x = 12,912.20 × 6,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.08x = 77,520,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,520,975.14/9,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.97

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